Beyond numbers. Promoting women's meaningful political participation in Ethiopia

Contents

I. Over view of the problem
A. Religious Dogma and Culture
B. Economic Factors
C. Reproductive Burden and Time Constraint
D. International, Regional and National Legal Frameworkson Meaningful Political Participation
1. International Legal Frameworks
2. Regional Legal Frameworks
3. National Legal Frameworks

II.Why Aaddress Meaningful Participation in Politics in Ethiopia: the Role in the US Foreign Policy on Gender
A. Enhancing Women's Political Participation not only a Rght Thing to Do but a Smart Thing to Do
B. United States National Security Strategy
C. The 2010 Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR)
D. USAID’s Revised Policy on Gender Equality and Female Empowerment
E. United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security
F. The US Women in Public Service Project Announcement

III. Mechanisms/Tools in US Disposal Towards Accelerating Women's Political Participation
A. Multi Lateral Tool: Using the Fifth Sustainable Development Goal on Ensuring Full and Effective Participation and Equal Opportunities for Leadership in Politics
B. Bilateral Tools
1. USAID Country Development Program for Ethiopia
2. The US Human Rights Reports on Ethiopia as a Bilateral Tool

C. Foreign Assistance Programs through Capacity BuildingTraining to Women in Decision-Making

D. Engaging the Ethiopian Government on Quota Implementation and Diplomacy

Conclusion